Kate Carnell: COVID-19 unfair dismissals spike was avoidable, but highlights the need for change Coronavirus, Legal Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 28 October 2020 Could the spike in unfair dismissal claims have been mitigated if changes to the Small Business Fair Dismissal Code were implemented earlier?
This Queensland election is different, because states are back at the forefront of political attention Leadership, Politics Graeme Orr 28 October 2020 On October 31, Queensland will become Australia’s first state to go to the polls during the pandemic, and you can expect a Labor victory.
How Australian frozen yoghurt business Twisted Healthy Treats cracked the US market Business Advice, Importing & Exporting, Retail Cassandra Spies 27 October 2020 Twisted Healthy Treats founder Cassandra Spies says developing a relationship with Costco has opened a world of opportunity for her.
Five trends shaping the future of beauty — and how brands can tap into them Business Advice, Retail Jia Yoong Lee 27 October 2020 Beauty businesses looking to stand out in today’s market face many challenges. Here's how brands can build equity and drive growth.
ASIC deputy chair steps down amid $187,000 expenses furore Leadership, Politics Stephanie Palmer-Derrien 26 October 2020 The deputy chair of ASIC, Daniel Crennan, has now resigned amid a review into excessive relocation expenses claims.
How should entrepreneurs approach networking during a pandemic? How do you make new connections and soft intros when you can’t go to events and meet people by accident? Brains Trust, Networking Gautam Mishra 26 October 2020 "This may seem counterintuitive, but I've actually found networking much easier during the pandemic," says Inkl chief Gautam Mishra.
Seven pearls of wisdom from Adore Beauty co-founder Kate Morris Business Advice, Entrepreneurs, Retail Eloise Keating 23 October 2020 From getting stuff down to prioritising culture, here are seven pieces of advice Adore Beauty's Kate Morris has shared over the years.
Melbourne cafe fined more than $230,000 for deliberately underpaying 73 workers Hospitality, Legal Eloise Keating 23 October 2020 Melbourne cafe Barry and its operators have been fined $232,545 after the Federal Circuit Court ruled they deliberately underpaid 73 employees by more than $180,000 over a period of 12 months.
Australia Post CEO stood down by PM Scott Morrison after admitting the company bought employees Cartier watches Finance, Politics, Transport & Logistics Josh Butler 23 October 2020 A furious PM has ordered Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate to stand aside after it was revealed four employees had been gifted designer watches.
Investing in childcare and aged care would boost GDP by $30 billion… and almost pay for itself Coronavirus, Economy, Politics Janine Dixon and Helen Hodgson 23 October 2020 Modelling shows investing in childcare and aged care would have a significant economic payoff, boosting per-person annual GDP by $1,270.
